To apply for Sacred Heart grants, federal aid, or state aid:

1. Submit the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for each academic year
   FAFSA Website
   Sacred Heart School Code: 002313

2. Create your FSA ID (student and parent, if dependent)
   Create FSA ID

*FAFSA opens October 1 for the upcoming academic year.

Required Applications

To be considered for Sacred Heart aid, complete:

• FAFSA

• Sacred Heart Financial Aid Application (with planned credit hours)

• ACE Grant Certification Form (if eligible)
  (For students teaching theology or serving in parish catechesis in the Archdiocese of Detroit)

• Fishermen’s Fund Application & Pledge Agreement (if applicable)
  (Include personal statement – submit annually)

• Pastoral Ministry Grant Application (if eligible)
  (Contact Dept. of Development and Stewardship at 313-596-7400 for deadlines)

Deadlines & Awarding Timeline

• Priority Deadline: March 1

  • Apply by this date for first-round institutional aid decisions

• Award Notifications Sent: July (to student’s official SHMS email)

• Late applications (through mid-May) will be considered if funding remains

• Spring awards and mid-year adjustments are reviewed as funds allow

Viewing & Accepting Your Awards

Students can review award letters and billing statements in Populi under the Financial/Financial Aid tab.

You’ll be able to:

• Accept/decline gift aid
• Accept/decline/reduce federal loans